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BA04 UHP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

255,893 mi
Last recorded255,893 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 UHP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 255,893 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 255,881 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 201,206 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 201,181 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 154,279 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 154,219 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 102,715 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 102,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 83,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 59,274 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 59,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,504 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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BA04 UHP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BA04 UHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA04 UHP registered?

BA04 UHP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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